This allows you to trade stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, gain access to CD's and treasuries. 3) You can connect your IRA to what we call Wealthbridge which is a private market investing platform, enabling you to digitally invest in private opportunities.

PS: I'm sure I can great a nicer LTV but my business taxes don't show large gains on paper.

I understand the challenges and competition in this field and am willing to put in the time and effort to learn and grow.If you have any advice on how someone in my position could gain practical experience or alternative ways to get started in real estate without significant initial capital, I’d be eager to hear your thoughts.Thank you for your time! 

Would having the license help me save money or gain more control over my projects?

As I gain experience I would expand.

(Net of capital gains tax and NOT including dividends.) 

Ideally avoiding capital gains tax, we've owned it for more than 5 yrs & lived there the whole time.  

When house-hacking with 5% down, returns on cash invested could be huge when you factor in the appreciation gains.

Primary residence capital gain $250,000 exclusion.  

Converting the entire property to a rental later allows full deductions but eliminates primary residence tax benefits, potentially increasing capital gains taxes on sale.